The Ruger Classic Series Model 1894 blends timeless lever-action styling with modern manufacturing precision to deliver a rugged, reliable rifle chambered in .357 Magnum with compatibility for .38 Special factory ammunition. Featuring a beautifully finished American black walnut stock and forend paired with a satin blued steel receiver, this rifle captures the classic look and feel of traditional American sporting rifles while incorporating modern enhancements for improved accuracy, durability, and performance.
One of the standout features of the Model 1894 is its ability to reliably cycle both .357 Magnum and .38 Special factory ammunition, giving shooters excellent versatility for hunting, recreational shooting, training, and cowboy-action competition. The .357 Magnum chambering provides strong ballistic performance and stopping power, while .38 Special loads offer lighter recoil and economical practice options, making the rifle adaptable for a wide variety of shooting applications.
The rifle utilizes a dependable tubular magazine system with a convenient receiver-mounted loading gate. The magazine holds up to 9 rounds of .357 Magnum or 10 rounds of .38 Special, providing impressive capacity while preserving the sleek profile and classic handling characteristics lever-action enthusiasts appreciate. The smooth cycling action and proven feeding reliability make this rifle exceptionally enjoyable to operate in both the field and on the range.
For improved target acquisition and traditional styling, the rifle is equipped with adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sights paired with a brass bead front sight with protective hood. The semi-buckhorn design allows shooters to quickly align sights for fast shots while still offering elevation adjustment capability for refined accuracy. Combined with Ruger’s cold hammer-forged barrel and tight manufacturing tolerances, the sight system contributes to the rifle’s excellent precision and dependable performance.
Additional premium features include a cold hammer-forged alloy steel barrel for long service life and accuracy, CNC-machined alloy steel components, a positive cross-bolt manual safety, traditional half-cock hammer system, sling swivel studs, and a soft rubber buttpad that helps absorb recoil for enhanced shooting comfort.
Key Features
Chambered in .357 Magnum
Compatible with .38 Special factory ammunition
Tubular magazine design
Adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight
Brass bead front sight with hood
Satin blued alloy steel finish
American black walnut stock and forend
Cold hammer-forged barrel
Receiver-mounted loading gate
Cross-bolt manual safety
Traditional half-cock hammer
Soft rubber recoil pad
Sling swivel studs included
Important Specs
Manufacturer: Ruger
Model: Classic Series Model 1894
UPC: 736676704101
Model Number: 70410
Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special
Capacity: 9 Rounds (.357 Magnum) / 10 Rounds (.38 Special)
Action: Lever Action
Barrel Length: 18.63"
Overall Length: 36"
Length of Pull: 13.63"
Weight: 6.2 lbs
Barrel Material: Cold Hammer-Forged Alloy Steel
Receiver Material: Alloy Steel
Finish: Satin Blued
Stock: American Black Walnut
Front Sight: Brass Bead with Hood
Rear Sight: Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn
Twist Rate: 1:16" RH
Grooves: 6
Magazine Type: Tubular Magazine
Includes in the Box:
Ruger Classic Series Model 1894 Rifle
Sling Swivel Studs
Offset Hammer Spur
Owner’s Manual
